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August 9, 2024

Texas man tracks down grandfather's WWII military jacket riddled with shrapnel holes

A man from Pearland, Texas, came across a World War II memorabilia collector online who had his grandfather's military uniform jacket that was riddled with shrapnel holes.

July 19, 2024

Gold Star parents urge Americans to recognize those who 'wrote a check out for their lives' in the military

Gold Star parents and lifelong law enforcement officers Alicia and Herman Lopez reflect on the life and service of their son, Cpl. Hunter Lopez, USMC.

July 15, 2024

Marine veteran amputee forms rock band to perform for patriots around America

After being struck with an IED and becoming a triple amputee, a veteran from California turned to music during his recovery and is now a drummer in a band of veterans.

July 12, 2024

Gold Star dad recalls knock at his door that 'changed everything'

Fox News Digital interviewed Jim McCollum, the Gold Star father of Rylee McCollum, who died on Aug. 26, 2021 while serving his country in Afghanistan.

July 9, 2024

US Marine Sgt. Nicole M. Gee, killed in Afghanistan, 'loved her job': 'Willing to take that risk'

Fox News Digital spoke with Cheryl Juels, the Gold Star aunt of Nicole M. Gee, who died on Aug. 26, 2021, while serving her country in Afghanistan.

July 5, 2024

Freedom isn't free: Lance Cpl Jared M Schmitz, US Marine Corps

Fox News Digital spoke with Mark Schmitz, the Gold Star father of Jared Schmitz, who died on Aug. 26, 2021, while serving his country in Afghanistan.

July 4, 2024

Lawmakers demand answers from Army over squalid barracks conditions, scant progress since damning report

After a 2023 GAO probe into squalid living conditions at U.S. Army bases here at home, a dozen lawmakers demanded the military take action while acknowledging scant progress.

June 30, 2024

Wife of disabled veteran slams Virginia bill that slashes education benefits: How 'un-American'

VMSDEP Task Force member Kayla Owen and gold star wife Donna Lewis share their perspective on the battle in Virginia to protect veteran education benefits.

June 27, 2024

Thousands of military families and civilians continue to suffer health problems from 2021 fuel leak in Hawaii

Over 2,500 plaintiffs are now seeking more than $1 million each in damages after being exposed to toxic jet fuel following a 2021 leak at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

June 19, 2024

103-year-old WWII veteran celebrates lifelong love for photography: 'Still has an eye for a sharp picture'

A World War II veteran in South Carolina is continuing his passion for photography, even at age 103. His granddaughter spoke with Fox News Digital about his hobby, plus his love for family.